The last thing people might have expected from “NCIS: LA” stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J is a reality series where professional child dancers invite their parents onto the dance floor, but it turns out the heartwarming “Come Dance With Me” competition, which premieres April 15 on CBS, is very much in their wheelhouse.
During a virtual CBS panel on Wednesday, O’Donnell revealed he’s been working on the idea for a few years with Reinout Oerlemans at 3 Ball Productions, and that his crime-solving partner on TV wanted in on the project.
“Chris came to me with this germ of an idea and I immediately gravitated towards it, “said Cool J. “I thought it was an incredible idea. I thought it was really fun. I thought the energy was right. This was pre-pandemic, but even at that time, I felt like the world could use a nice family...
During a virtual CBS panel on Wednesday, O’Donnell revealed he’s been working on the idea for a few years with Reinout Oerlemans at 3 Ball Productions, and that his crime-solving partner on TV wanted in on the project.
“Chris came to me with this germ of an idea and I immediately gravitated towards it, “said Cool J. “I thought it was an incredible idea. I thought it was really fun. I thought the energy was right. This was pre-pandemic, but even at that time, I felt like the world could use a nice family...
- 3/23/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
CBS has set an April premiere date for Come Dance With Me, the new family dance competition series from NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. The series will debut Friday, April 15 at 8 Pm, succeeding Undercover Boss in the timeslot. It also will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Created and executive produced by O’Donnell and LL Cool J, Come Dance With Me features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one untrained family member who has supported their dance dreams to be their partner, for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, the kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
Created and executive produced by O’Donnell and LL Cool J, Come Dance With Me features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one untrained family member who has supported their dance dreams to be their partner, for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, the kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
- 2/24/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has greenlit Tampa Baes, an unscripted docuseries from 3 Ball Productions that centers on a group of young lesbian friends in the Florida harbor.
Amazon’s description for the 8-episode docuseries, which will premiere on Prime Video in the fall, follows below:
“Meet the Tampa Baes: The young lesbian “it-crowd” navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay – Florida’s LGBTQ+ hub and the place to see and be seen. Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels. With all eyes on these fun-loving women at this pivotal moment in their personal and professional lives, there’s not a challenge or hot-button issue they won’t tackle, even if it means getting real with each other.”
Members fo the titular friend group include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad,...
Amazon’s description for the 8-episode docuseries, which will premiere on Prime Video in the fall, follows below:
“Meet the Tampa Baes: The young lesbian “it-crowd” navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay – Florida’s LGBTQ+ hub and the place to see and be seen. Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels. With all eyes on these fun-loving women at this pivotal moment in their personal and professional lives, there’s not a challenge or hot-button issue they won’t tackle, even if it means getting real with each other.”
Members fo the titular friend group include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has picked up the eight-episode docuseries “Tampa Baes,” following a group of lesbian friends from Florida.
The series will center on 12 women from the “young lesbian ‘it-crowd’ navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay,” according to Amazon’s description. “Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels.”
Cast members include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad, Jordan Whitley, Marissa Gialousis, Summer Mitchell, Cuppie Bragg, Brianna Murphy, Haley Grable, Melanie Posner, Olivia Mullins and Mack McKenzie.
“Tampa Baes” is produced by “Bar Rescue” and “The Biggest Loser” producer 3 Ball Productions. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub, Jeff Altrock, Paul O’Malley and showrunner Melissa Bidwell serve as executive producers with Amazon Studios.
“Working on this show has been an incredible experience,” Bidwell said. “And as a member of the LGBTQ+ community,...
The series will center on 12 women from the “young lesbian ‘it-crowd’ navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay,” according to Amazon’s description. “Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels.”
Cast members include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad, Jordan Whitley, Marissa Gialousis, Summer Mitchell, Cuppie Bragg, Brianna Murphy, Haley Grable, Melanie Posner, Olivia Mullins and Mack McKenzie.
“Tampa Baes” is produced by “Bar Rescue” and “The Biggest Loser” producer 3 Ball Productions. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub, Jeff Altrock, Paul O’Malley and showrunner Melissa Bidwell serve as executive producers with Amazon Studios.
“Working on this show has been an incredible experience,” Bidwell said. “And as a member of the LGBTQ+ community,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: CBS is continuing to set the stage for its upcoming dance competition series Come Dance with Me.
The network has set Philip Lawrence, best known for his songwriting partnership with Bruno Mars, as host of the show.
Lawrence, who recently starred in Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, which he co-wrote and co-produced the music, has been a co-writer and co-prodcuer with the Grenade star for a number of years. He has won eight Grammys including Album of the Year for Mars’ 24K Magic and performed with Mars at the Super Bowl halftime show.
He also runs Cmnty Culture, a music and entertainment company which includes a record label that operates out of Lawrence’s recording studio, The Record Plant.
It comes after Deadline revealed that World of Dance host Jenna Dewan was set as one of the judges for the series.
The series, which is exec produced by...
The network has set Philip Lawrence, best known for his songwriting partnership with Bruno Mars, as host of the show.
Lawrence, who recently starred in Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, which he co-wrote and co-produced the music, has been a co-writer and co-prodcuer with the Grenade star for a number of years. He has won eight Grammys including Album of the Year for Mars’ 24K Magic and performed with Mars at the Super Bowl halftime show.
He also runs Cmnty Culture, a music and entertainment company which includes a record label that operates out of Lawrence’s recording studio, The Record Plant.
It comes after Deadline revealed that World of Dance host Jenna Dewan was set as one of the judges for the series.
The series, which is exec produced by...
- 4/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS’ Come Dance With Me is starting to make its way to the dancefloor.
The entertainment format, which is exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, has set World of Dance host Jenna Dewan as one of the judges for the series, Deadline understands.
Dewan has a long history with dance; she started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred as Nora Clark in 2006 feature Step Up. In addition to hosting NBC’s World of Dance for the first two seasons and featuring as a guest mentor in season three, she hosted Fox’s adaptation of British dance format Flirty Dancing.
Her recent scripted roles include as Joanna in Netflix’s musical drama Soundtrack, which was created by Josh Safran. Dewan is also a producer, founding her own production company Everheart Productions in 2017 and is an exec producer on...
The entertainment format, which is exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, has set World of Dance host Jenna Dewan as one of the judges for the series, Deadline understands.
Dewan has a long history with dance; she started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred as Nora Clark in 2006 feature Step Up. In addition to hosting NBC’s World of Dance for the first two seasons and featuring as a guest mentor in season three, she hosted Fox’s adaptation of British dance format Flirty Dancing.
Her recent scripted roles include as Joanna in Netflix’s musical drama Soundtrack, which was created by Josh Safran. Dewan is also a producer, founding her own production company Everheart Productions in 2017 and is an exec producer on...
- 4/13/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell are taking on a new role at CBS, other than special agents.
The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.
“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe this concept is fun for the whole family, especially given the number of children we both have,...
The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.
“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe this concept is fun for the whole family, especially given the number of children we both have,...
- 9/1/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has ordered dancing competition series, “Come Dance With Me” from “NCIS: LA” stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
The series will be executive produced by LL Cool J (aka James Todd Smith) and O’Donnell, with CBS TV Studios and 3 Ball Productions as the studio. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock will also serve as executive producers.
In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe...
The series will be executive produced by LL Cool J (aka James Todd Smith) and O’Donnell, with CBS TV Studios and 3 Ball Productions as the studio. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock will also serve as executive producers.
In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe...
- 9/1/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: CBS is getting back on the dance floor with a non-scripted entertainment format from its own NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
The broadcast network has ordered Come Dance With Me (w/t) from the pair. The family show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and 3 Ball Productions.
Lip Sync Battle host LL Cool J, who sang “You Can’t Dance” on his debut album Radio, and O’Donnell will exec produce alongside 3 Ball’s Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock.
The series will feature talented young dancers from across the country, who will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent...
The broadcast network has ordered Come Dance With Me (w/t) from the pair. The family show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and 3 Ball Productions.
Lip Sync Battle host LL Cool J, who sang “You Can’t Dance” on his debut album Radio, and O’Donnell will exec produce alongside 3 Ball’s Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock.
The series will feature talented young dancers from across the country, who will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent...
- 9/1/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Bar Rescue producer 3 Ball Entertainment has established a new parent company designed to incubate a slew of production joint ventures.
3 Ball Entertainment Chairman Reinout Oerlemans and CEO Ross Weintraub have launched 3Bmg to incubate, foster and support a number of established and emerging unscripted producers.
The new business will house Jeff Jenkins Productions, set up by former Bunim/Murray exec and Keeping Up With The Kardashians exec producer Jenkins, Lost Arts Entertainment, Lost Arts Entertainment, set up by Shipping Wars producer Grant Cross, Guardians of the Glade producer Parabolic Content, run by Rick Sasson and Seth Sherman, Cedarwood Park Entertainment, run by Db Cooper: Case Closed producer Lisa Bourgoujian as well as its in-house 3 Ball Productions, run by Jeff Altrock under the leadership of Oerlemans and Weintraub.
3 Ball was originally founded in 2003 and was best known for its work on NBC’s The Biggest Loser as well...
3 Ball Entertainment Chairman Reinout Oerlemans and CEO Ross Weintraub have launched 3Bmg to incubate, foster and support a number of established and emerging unscripted producers.
The new business will house Jeff Jenkins Productions, set up by former Bunim/Murray exec and Keeping Up With The Kardashians exec producer Jenkins, Lost Arts Entertainment, Lost Arts Entertainment, set up by Shipping Wars producer Grant Cross, Guardians of the Glade producer Parabolic Content, run by Rick Sasson and Seth Sherman, Cedarwood Park Entertainment, run by Db Cooper: Case Closed producer Lisa Bourgoujian as well as its in-house 3 Ball Productions, run by Jeff Altrock under the leadership of Oerlemans and Weintraub.
3 Ball was originally founded in 2003 and was best known for its work on NBC’s The Biggest Loser as well...
- 1/28/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Intellectual Property Corporation is bolstering its creative executive team following its recent acquisition by Industrial Media. Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, CEO and President, respectively, of Industrial Media, have made a series of new executive appointments at the TV production company behind such series as the Emmy-winning Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Leah Hariton and Erin Gamble will head up Ipc’s Current Programming department serving respectively as Evp and Svp, while Matt Shanfield joins the company as Svp of Development. In addition, Tobey List has been tapped as VP of Current Programming, Matt Zien has been promoted to VP of Development, Hoo In Kim has joined as Director of Current Programming, Alecia Ashby is set as Director of Production, Steve Erdman has been promoted to Director of Development, Matt Horowitz has joined the company as Manager of Development, Jamie Renberg has joined the company as Coordinator of Current Programming,...
Leah Hariton and Erin Gamble will head up Ipc’s Current Programming department serving respectively as Evp and Svp, while Matt Shanfield joins the company as Svp of Development. In addition, Tobey List has been tapped as VP of Current Programming, Matt Zien has been promoted to VP of Development, Hoo In Kim has joined as Director of Current Programming, Alecia Ashby is set as Director of Production, Steve Erdman has been promoted to Director of Development, Matt Horowitz has joined the company as Manager of Development, Jamie Renberg has joined the company as Coordinator of Current Programming,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bravo has got a brand new bag full of shows to fill up its now seven-night programming schedule this fall, including yet another “Real Housewives” series — but this one comes with a retro twist.
The NBCU cable network has ordered eight new series, it was announced Monday by Rachel Smith, senior vice president development, Bravo Media.
The slate includes “Real Housewives of the 1960s,” an “imaginative docu-series, a cast of modern women will be sent back to the 1960s to experience the ultimate era of the American Housewife,” and “Gold With Envy,” a reality show that follows the personal life of the host of ‘The Breakfast Club” radio show, DJ Envy.
Also Read: 'Project Runway' to Return to Bravo
While the new “Real Housewives” series bears the same moniker as others on the network, we should note it hails from production company Wall to Wall and executive producers Leanne Klein and Rob White,...
The NBCU cable network has ordered eight new series, it was announced Monday by Rachel Smith, senior vice president development, Bravo Media.
The slate includes “Real Housewives of the 1960s,” an “imaginative docu-series, a cast of modern women will be sent back to the 1960s to experience the ultimate era of the American Housewife,” and “Gold With Envy,” a reality show that follows the personal life of the host of ‘The Breakfast Club” radio show, DJ Envy.
Also Read: 'Project Runway' to Return to Bravo
While the new “Real Housewives” series bears the same moniker as others on the network, we should note it hails from production company Wall to Wall and executive producers Leanne Klein and Rob White,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Bravo is beefing up its development slate by adding eight new series, the cable network announced Monday.
The news comes on the heels of Bravo announcing orders for 11 new shows and 20 returning shows as they plan to expand to seven nights a week of original programming beginning in Fall 2018.
“Bravo offers a wide scope of programming that gives viewers many options to escape their normal reality mixing humor and fun with layered storytelling resulting in addictive series that offer unique worlds and characters,” said Rachel Smith, senior vice president of development for Bravo Media. “With this new slate of development, we’re testing unexpected environments and loud formats that aim to attract a wide audience while staying true to what makes Bravo so distinct.”
Read the official descriptions for the eight series now in development below.
“Raising the Bar: Hong Kong”
Produced by Monkey with Will Macdonald and David Granger serving as executive producers.
The news comes on the heels of Bravo announcing orders for 11 new shows and 20 returning shows as they plan to expand to seven nights a week of original programming beginning in Fall 2018.
“Bravo offers a wide scope of programming that gives viewers many options to escape their normal reality mixing humor and fun with layered storytelling resulting in addictive series that offer unique worlds and characters,” said Rachel Smith, senior vice president of development for Bravo Media. “With this new slate of development, we’re testing unexpected environments and loud formats that aim to attract a wide audience while staying true to what makes Bravo so distinct.”
Read the official descriptions for the eight series now in development below.
“Raising the Bar: Hong Kong”
Produced by Monkey with Will Macdonald and David Granger serving as executive producers.
- 5/21/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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